Bee Wrangler

Jennifer Scott, owner of Bee Wrangler bee removal and relocation service, vacuums bees for relocation from the home of Sylvia Villarreal.

I was assigned to a story on bee removal and relocation. I met up with Bee Wrangler owner, Jennifer Scott, to remove some bees from a Houston home. Scott was never once fazed by the job or the multiple bee stings she received during the process. The sights and sounds of several thousand bees was fascinating along with the scent of fresh honey which nearly lead to sensory overload.

The homeowner was also stung on the nose and lip and I ended up with only one sting on my neck. This assignment allowed me to take readers to a place they normally can’t go on their own.

James Nielsen: Chronicle

Jennifer Scott, owner of Bee Wrangler bee removal and relocation services, puts her ear to the floor to listen for bees.

James Nielsen: Chronicle

A beehive is removed during the process.

James Nielsen: Chronicle

Jennifer Scott holds onto a honeycomb while removing bees.

James Nielsen: Chronicle

Houston Chronicle staff photojournalist James Nielsen wears a protective net during an assignment on bee removal and relocation.